SUP Surfing Retreats

 The amount of fun you have on your SUP adventure depends on a few things….

Here’s what’s important:

The Guides

We are Portuguese SUP-Surfers… And we are locals!

We know HOW, WHEN and WHERE!!

Sit back, relax and focus on your SUP Surfing, we’ll get you there!  All the beach transfers are included in your retreat package.

Our SUP-faris run 6 days a week from 7am to 5pm.

We’re not your typical SUP School that sticks to just one area.

Every effort possible is made to find the best conditions for every day you are SUP Surfing.

The Mauka Lodge SUP-Van is ready to travel up to 40 km North or South of our location to find great waves.

This covers a huge number of well known spots, as well as a few secret ones!  😉

The Gear

Having high quality equipment has a HUGE impact on your learning process and overall experience!

At Mauka Lodge we provide high performance SUPs and longboards from Sunova. We believe these boards have the best quality, surf-ability and lightest construction on the market today.

We also know the paddle you use is as important as the board you ride. That’s why at our Lodge you’ll only find Full Carbon Paddles from QuickBlade. We have blade sizes from 81 to 90 square inches.

Check out our boards!

Dry Paddling & SUP Drills

Yes, the video is 6 seconds long… Yes, you’re going to need a bit longer than that!

During your stay we run different SUP Surfing Paddle Clinics focused on the individual analysis of your paddling stroke and theory behind it.

Learning how to improve your stroke efficiency – using less effort with proper posture – to catch more waves and avoid injuries.

Knowing how to use your paddle to make stronger bottom turns and tighter cut-backs is crucial.

A good cutback is simple when you have proper technique and body alignment. We teach it to you out of the water, and then we practice together in the water!

Video Analysis

We know how important it is to have feedback on your SUP Surfing!

There’s no better way than seeing yourself and having an expert coach analyse you.

When your SUP Guide is not on the water SUP Surfing with you and giving you tips, he will be out of the water taking videos of your performance to analyse later in the day.

We have been doing this for a long time, and our clients often tell us our how our expertise and advice are a major factor in improving their skill level.

At the end of your stay, we’ll give you a copy of all your video footage to take home with you. FREE!

Typical Portuguese Cuisine

When in Portugal…EAT Like a Portuguese!

Time spent with friends at a table in Portugal is not just a meal… It’s a cultural event even when you’re not celebrating anything.

From delicious “petiscos” to munch on with a perfect glass of Portuguese wine to amazing recipes passed down through generations of amazing cooks and chefs, enjoying traditional Portuguese food is an easy way for travellers to fall in love with the country.

We’ll introduce you to famous & typical dishes that Portugal is known for – but in the best spots that only local people know about.

Local Tours

Round Out Your SUP Surf Camp with a Local Tour!

Mauka Lodge SUP Surf Camp is more than just surfing, we work towards offering you a complete Portugal experience. Included in your SUP Surf Week with us are unique tours of some extraordinary locations.

Sintra is a charming Portuguese town situated within the cooling hills of the Serra de Sintra. Hidden within these pine-covered hills are whimsical palaces, extravagant villas and the ruins of a Moors castle.

Mafra, another stunning Portuguese town contains one of Europe’s largest and most extravagant palaces, the Palacio de Mafra. This vast complex includes a huge monastery, an ornate basilica and a grand library that contains over 36,000 ancient books and its own colony of bats!

SUP Surfing Retreat Packages & Pricing

We offer 2 different options for your stay at Mauka Lodge.

If there is something you would like, but don’t see, please let us know and we will do our best to help!

Double Room
1175
per person
6 Nights Accommodation
Breakfast
Lunch
Use of All Common Areas (Inside & Outside)
SUP COACHING
High Performance SUP Board
Full Carbon Paddle
SUP Guiding
Beach Transfers
Video Analysis
SUP Theory Lessons
Free Wi-Fi
Tour to visit Mafra National Palace
Tour to visit Sintra
Use of Mountain Bikes
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Single Room
1475
per person
6 Nights Accommodation
Breakfast
Lunch
Use of All Common Areas (Inside & Outside)
SUP COACHING
High Performance SUP Board
Full Carbon Paddle
SUP Guiding
Beach Transfers
Video Analysis
SUP Theory Lessons
Free Wi-Fi
Tour to visit Mafra National Palace
Tour to visit Sintra
Use of Mountain Bikes
Book Now!